APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...to release reports of independent investigations into alleged APD misconduct. (The King probe was the first such probe under..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...a slew of solid allegations of public intoxication, official misconduct, and incompetence on the part of Maspero -- which,..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee Won't Let Fishing Cops Off the Hook

Police chief throws more than one book at the Decker Creek Six

"...not understand two critical issues: the seriousness of this misconduct he witnessed and ... his responsibilities as a supervisor."..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...agreement institutes Austin's first-ever civilian review of alleged police misconduct, to take effect come the new fiscal year in..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Trial Date Set in Lawsuit Brought Against City Over Fatal Police Shooting

One plaintiff has settled, the other expects to go to trial

"...The trial date follows a decision by U.S. District..."

April 21, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Friend

A dog and woman find common ground in grief

"...soft edges. A passing reference to Walter and some “misconduct nonsense” narratively sounds promising but it’s dropped instantly as..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

City Council, Police Association OK Five-Year, $218 Million Labor Contract

Hard financial decisions ahead for Council members

"...the Oversight Act to conduct civilian investigations into officer misconduct, exercises authority that the APA believes was not in..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves $218 Million Police Contract, Oversight Advocates Sue Again

Will Austin’s police union stop saying APD is “defunded”?

"...contract will affect the “G file,” where some police misconduct records have been kept secret...."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Oversight Advocates Sue to Stop Council Vote on Police Contract

Equity Action says new contract violates Oversight Act

"...Police Oversight’s ability to conduct independent investigations into police misconduct; and, it would allow the APA to undermine the..."

Oct. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Investigator of Complaints Against Police Calls Complainant “Protester Dirtbag”

Oversight director says incident was “addressed”

"...– that the city cannot maintain a secret police misconduct file known as the “G file” – have stabilized..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

"...“[City Manager T.C.] Broadnax and [Police Chief Lisa] Davis..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations

APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

"...submitted to the office by community members alleging officer misconduct – something advocates for police oversight have pushed for..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...with carrying out the independent investigation into alleged officer misconduct that the people of Austin have demonstrated support for..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...prosecution here will serve as a deterrent [to police misconduct] any more than the prosecution of most offenses deter..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...has been standard practice – state law requires some misconduct records be made public by request, but the law..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Austin Police Department, which OPO needs to investigate officer misconduct alleged by the public. The second would ensure that..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...a class or type of criminal offense" as "official misconduct" for which prosecutors can be removed from office. Two..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Pro Sports Leagues Violate Players’ Due Process Rights, UT Study Finds

And they have recommendations to make it right

"...United States' five major professional sports leagues handle player misconduct...."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Katie Karp

San Marcos Police Get the Reckoning Advocates Have Been Waiting For

Not-so-sexy AF

"...an end to the delay of police interviews for misconduct allegations; currently, cops are afforded 48 hours to ready..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Texas Democrats and Republicans Disagree on Cause of Sex Trafficking Scandal

Twisted priorities at DFPS-contracted Bastrop facility

"...services, McCraw, DFPS Com­mis­sioner Jaime Masters, and others detailed misconduct at The Refuge Ranch, the Bastrop facility at the..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Racial Profiling Report Finds Cops Still Racial Profiling

Austin Police Department annual report shows a disproportional number of Black Austinites arrested, injured

"...keep secret – the investigations of officers accused of misconduct, conducted by the department's Internal Affairs Division. The report..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death on the Nile

Brannagh's back for another ride under the detective's moustache

"...highly publicized accusations against Hammer relating to past sexual misconduct. While the role is tailor-made for him, slipping British..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Austin Police Association vs. City's Office of Police Oversight

Police union wins a round in contest over oversight

"...it easier for citizens to evaluate complaints of police misconduct. In addition to the complaints themselves, OPO was allowed..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...discredit District Attorney José Garza, including multiple allegations of misconduct relating to the grand jury, which so far have..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Office of Police Oversight Puts Its Difficulties With APD Leadership in Writing

Report offers insight into limitations OPO faces in doing its work

"...out when they felt they'd experienced or witnessed officer misconduct. Complaints made to the Police Monitor had to be..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol

Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform

"...when, as in Floyd's case, other officers see such misconduct or that a suspect's life may be in danger...."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...reluctance or outright refusal to discipline officers accused of misconduct. Most recently, Travis County D.A. José Garza announced that..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...civil service law for Manley to act on officer misconduct, the department announced 11 officers had been disciplined for..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...reports on his office's investigations into allegations of potential misconduct by local law enforcement officers. The five-page brief, issued..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Shakeup at Comedor After High-Profile Chef Out

Philip Speer speaks about national search for new chef

"...is no longer with the restaurant due to his misconduct...."

Dec. 25, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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